Among the most adept swimmers are sea snakes, which spend their entire lives in the ocean, and water snakes that live in and around fresh-water habitats in the eastern half of the United States.

Tennessee is home to some 32 different species of snakes, but only a few are dangerous to humans. Most snakes in the Memphis area will join Memphians in their quest for fun outdoors as summer ...

To put it simply, yes, they are venomous. But are they extremely dangerous? Not quite. Water moccasins are compelling creatures that stand their ground when threatened, unlike many other snake species ...

New Jersey has been home to nearly two dozen species of snakes for over one hundred million years, and as the weather warms and outdoor activities ramp up, it's good to know what venomous ones may be ...

The Eastern massasauga rattlesnake is Michigan's only venomous snake, and it's rarely seen. Michigan's snakes are are beneficial to the ecosystem and tend to avoid humans if possible. While Michigan ...

There are four main types of venomous snakes native to the U.S.—rattlesnakes, copperheads, cottonmouths, and coral snakes. Virginia is home to three of these types, with the coral snake being the only ...

A scaly new character from Disney’s Zootopia 2 has sparked an unexpected and potentially dangerous trend in China, with young ...

New Mexico, otherwise known as the Land of Enchantment, draws crowds from all over to its dramatic desert canyons, charming mountain resorts, and outdoor marvels like the spectacular White Sands ...

The 21-year-old from central Jiangxi province bought the Indonesian pit viper for 1,850 yuan ($260) two days after the release of Disney’s animated hit “Zootopia 2” on November 26. Qi’s favorite ...

With mountains, swampy wetlands, and fertile, riverside plains, Arkansas naturally has incredible biodiversity. It's also popular with outdoor-adventure enthusiasts for that very reason, as the state ...